Origin
New Britain, CT
Late night in New Britain on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to Vernon, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Britain, CT
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Vernon, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the heart of Connecticut, this 22-mile trek from New Britain to Vernon is an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. Clocking in at approximately 32 minutes of travel time, the journey is short enough to fit into any schedule without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate entirely via local roads like Franklin Square, Elm Street, and Chestnut Street, meaning you avoid the congestion of major interstates. With a fuel budget of just $4, it is a highly economical way to move between these two Northeast locations. This route is best suited for those who prefer navigating local corridors over high-speed highway driving.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 8 mi | 9m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Cedar Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| CT 9 | 1.8 mi | 1m |
| Dobson Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Square | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Vernon, CT.
1
Start on Whiting Street
34 ft
·
6 sec
·
Whiting Street
2
Turn right onto CT 71
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Franklin Square
3
Continue on CT 71
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Chestnut Street
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CT 9 North: Newington
6
Merge onto CT 9
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 9
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 38
Toward CT 175: Newington
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto CT 175
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Cedar Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CT 175
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Wells Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 5; CT 15
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 84; US 6
Toward I 84 East: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 64-65
Toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 65
Toward CT 30 North: Vernon Center
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto CT 30
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Hartford Turnpike
17
Turn right onto Dobson Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Dobson Road
18
Continue on Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Washington Street
19
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward CT 175: Newington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38
Toward CT 175: Newington
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6 toward I 84 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East: Boston
8
20.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 64-65
Toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 30 North: Vernon Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 65
Toward CT 30 North: Vernon Center
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.54 one way
$7.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.45
Berlin Turnpike
(6.5 mi)
$0.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Vernon, CT
Late night in Vernon on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
18°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
43 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 22 miles navigating surface streets rather than cruising on open pavement. The character of the drive is defined by frequent turns and varied local traffic patterns as you transition from New Britain toward Vernon. There is no long, uninterrupted stretch here, so be prepared for a more active driving experience compared to a standard interstate commute. It is a practical, direct path that keeps you moving through the local landscape for the duration of the 32-minute trip.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Berlin Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Britain, CT to Vernon, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Rockville along the way.
Rockville
20.5 mi in
|
~28m
About the Cities
Starting in New Britain, CT
Full guide →New Britain is a city in Connecticut. The "Hardware City" is the official nickname of the city.
Arriving in Vernon, CT
Full guide →Vernon is a town in Connecticut.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.45 in tolls one way, starting with Berlin Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Vernon, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vernon, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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